Low-glycemic index functional flour modulates gut microbiota in association with anti-obesity effects in mice

Background

Obesity has become a prevalent global chronic disease, and dietary intervention is a safe and effective strategy for obesity prevention and management. Laminaria japonica and Lentinula edodes are widely consumed edible resources in China, while the lipid-lowering efficacy of functional noodles supplemented with their dietary fibers remains unclear. Moreover, the potential synergistic effects of combining these fibers with other functional plant ingredients have not been systematically explored.

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